Nvidia has reportedly told data center and cloud customers to curb sales to Chinese clients to comply with new US export rules, requiring at least 51% of future sales from these partners to come from non-Chinese buyers. The policy affects global AI infrastructure providers that use Nvidia hardware to serve both Chinese and non-Chinese enterprises. The article argues the cap could limit unit volumes tied to China-focused clouds while shifting demand toward US, European and other buyers. Key indicators to watch include how Nvidia and its largest cloud customers describe regional demand and supply in upcoming earnings reports, and any quantified impact on China-related revenue.
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